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Carolina Rapids 2017 WPSL Program Review

Congratulations to the many girls who helped make our second season in the Women’s Premier Soccer League a huge success. Our pool of players for the 2017 summer had many familiar faces returning from last year mixed with a very talented group of new players! This group of players combined with some of our youth girls created an extremely talented training environment throughout the summer months. On top of many new players, this season saw the introduction of one of the clubs newest hires, Stephen Glass, take the lead on the team. Said Glass, “it’s been great to get to know a number of the young Rapids players through the WPSL and see them flourish and continue their development alongside established college players from some of the highest level college programs around. Our WPSL program has also helped our girls as they prepare to start their college careers this fall and we wish them every success.”

Although there were many personnel changes to the group, the goal remained consistent. We are striving to provide a platform for our college bound girls to prepare and train, surrounding them with a very talented mix of older players that can help them be ready for their fall season. It is also a home for former Rapids players to come back to and stay sharp before their upcoming season.

“It’s a pretty incredible feeling to not only get to play with such a talented group of college athletes, but to also play for the club I grew up in and developed my love for the game,” said Alex Denny a former ’97 Burgundy and current High Point University star. “The Rapids WPSL team has been such an amazing experience and to be able to share that with the community I grew up in, and new faces as well, is pretty special. This program has definitely gotten me ready and excited for my season at High Point and I’m looking forward to seeing some of my WPSL teammates this fall, except on the other side of the field. Go Rapids!”

As a youth club we are very fortunate to have a lot of talented players who are continuing to play beyond their club career. Our WPSL program allows us to continue making sure they have success on the field, even after their U18 youth season finishes. “Our goal is to create a pathway for our female players that allows them to keep playing and developing far beyond the normal youth soccer cycle,” said girls director Ray Fumo. “Seeing so many of our younger Rapid girls from the club at the WPSL camp or in the stands of games, seeing Maddie Capel who just finished her youth career at the club score the winner against the top ranked team in our division, and get to work with many players I’ve known for years as they come back to train for the summer, that is the pathway we want for our girls!”

For the elite level players, the ability to train and play with the best during the offseason is second to none. Claudia Day, an upcoming senior at Wake Forest had this to say of her experience. “The Rapids WPSL team helped me immensely as I head into my college season. The staff was very organized; the large player pool was good for games and practices. My teammates and I are so thankful for the Rapids and coaching staff for keeping us sharp and helping prepare us for the fall season.”

Season Review

Simply put, the season on the field was a huge success. With a goal of providing a competitive training and game environment, we were able to provide an opportunity for over 40 players to see high-level competitive games throughout the summer. Although this created a consistent mix of game day rosters, the team finished 2ndout of 6 in the extremely competitive Carolina’s Division.

In regards to the actual games, the season started with a road trip to the beach against the two new teams to our division. Saturday saw our girls compete against a very strong Charleston Fleet side, unfortunately dropping the result 1-0 but with gaining good momentum in the second half. That momentum carried into Sunday against Beaufort County FC, with the girls coming away with a 4-0 win. Next up was the local derby and home opener against Lake Norman. As most derbies go, it was not the beautiful game we would like to see but the girls came away with another 3 points in a 2-1 win. Another set of road games followed. Heading up to Raleigh to face Oak City, we fielded a group entirely of our youth players who were set to represent the club at USYS Regionals the following week. In a very close match, our girls dropped 2-1 in what was an unbelievable showing for our young squad. The older girls were back in action in Greensboro the next day, and came away with 3 points after a 2-0 win at Carolina Dynamo.

The second half of the season started with a midweek affair against Lake Norman. The girls imposed our style a bit more in this one, and came away with a 4-0 away win. Next up was a crazy one with weather. After a long delay, the girls rushed out to a 3-0 lead against Beaufort County after 25 minutes. Another lightning delay came before an uneventful end of the first half. The visitors responded with a huge effort to start the half to get the game to 3-2, before a 4TH put the game out of reach for another 3 points. After a late night finish, the girls had a quick turnaround hosting undefeated and top of table Charleston. With legs going, and under big pressure, the girls put one of their best performances on the field and came away with a 1-0 win. Final two games of the season saw the group host Oak City on a Friday night game under the lights. Unfortunately the girls lost a tough one 1-0. Saturday saw a squad full of youth players again represent the club in the finale against the Dynamo. This time the youth team pulled out a result, walking away 2-2 in their last full tune-up before representing the club at USYS Nationals.

Roster and Staff Info

Roster and Staff Head Coach TBAWelcome to the Lady Rapids for 2018We are proud to announce the roster for 2018!

Miranda

Addison*

UNCP

Catherine

Austen

Coastal Carolina

Abigail

Britt*

Ferrum

Kristin

Brown*

App State

Madeline

Capel*

Pfeiffer

Hunter

Cashion*

Greensboro

Logan

Culver

Mercer

Alexandra

Denny*

High Point

Seraiah

Dunham*

UNCG

Linton

Early

Davidson

Baley

Edwards

UNCW

Lauren

Ellis

UNCW

Maggie

Everett

Garder Webb

Kelly

Flanders*

App State

Cameron

France

Davidson

Brooke

Freeman*

Catawba

Amber

Freeney

Garder Webb

Abby

Givens*

Princeton

Dara

Goldstein

Garder Webb

Julia

Grainda*

Charlotte

Megan

Greene

Charlotte

Samuelle

Grove

Garder Webb

Amber

Hand

Catawba

Kate

Hickson*

Charlotte

Maggie

Hoey*

RIT

Julia

Honeycutt*

Charlotte

Mallory

Hopkins

Presbyterian

Alana

Jefferson

Queens

Ashley

Johnson

UNCW

Reilly

Kucko*

Jacksonville State

Dominique

Martinez

UNCW

Molly

McGarry*

UNCW

Erin

McRae*

Stetson

Morgan

Mosack

App State

Olivia

Odle*

Va Tech

Madison

Oracion*

Maryland

Riley

Orr*

Charlotte

Lindsey

Poff*

App State

Meaghan

Quinn*

Charlotte

Ring

Queens

Eliza

Robinson

Middlebury

Jovana

Sanchez*

Catawba

Logan

Sandate*

Catawba

Lauren

Seibold*

Lenoir Rhyne

Ashlynn

Serepca*

UVA

Megan

Simenson

Colorado State

Abigail

Stapleton*

Charlotte

Mia

Thillet*

NC State

Kaelee

Van Gundy*

Arkansas

Kursten

von Klahr*

NC State

Courtney

Walker*

NC State

Kylen

Williams-Harden*

*denotes Rapids youth player

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